by BISMumbai courtesy InfoANS

GC28 has elected Father Biju Michael Pulianmackal of the Salesian Province of Guwahati [ING] as the Don Bosco South Asia Regional Councillor for the 06-year term 2020-2026.

Born on 20 May 1970 in Idukki-Kerala-India, Father Biju Michael completed his novitiate in Shillong, making his first profession on 20 March 1988; his final profession also in Shillong, on 24 May 1996, and was ordained priest on 30 July 2000 in Moolamattam-Kerala. He has a PhD in Moral Theology and a Masters in Bioethics, and was the Dean of the Salesian Theological Studentate 'Ratisbonne' in Jerusalem from 2011 to 2017. Currently he was one of the Provincial Councillors of the Salesian Province of Guwahati.

MumbaiSalesians congratulate and pray for Father Biju Michael as he takes over the reins from Father Maria Arokiam Kanaga, and ensure him every support and collaboration.